Autumn grass poses challenges for horses due to high sugar content. Limit grazing time, especially in mornings and evenings. Use muzzles, provide low-sugar hay, and monitor body condition.
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Discover effective strategies for managing horse weight and health. Learn about obesity causes, assessment methods, and evidence-based prevention techniques. Our guide covers everything from body condition scoring to emerging trends in equine obesity research, helping you promote your horse’s well-being and performance.
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Grass sugar levels in the UK remain high at 10.40% for the week commencing 24th June, according to GrassCheckGB. Despite a slight decrease from last week, elevated sugar levels continue to pose health risks to horses, including laminitis, insulin resistance, and digestive issues. Stay vigilant and follow our recommended strategies to protect your horses. Read the full blog on EquiNectar for more details.
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Recent data from GrassCheckGB shows that grass sugars are currently at their highest levels so far this year, reaching 11.10% for the week commencing 17th June. This poses potential risks to horses that are sensitive to these fluctuations. High levels of grass sugars can lead to health issues such as laminitis, insulin resistance, and equine metabolic syndrome (EMS). To protect your horses, consider limiting grazing time, using a grazing muzzle, monitoring body condition, providing alternative forage, and using EquiNectar. Stay informed with the latest updates on grass sugar levels and equine health tips at EquiNectar.
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Access comprehensive strategies and practical advice on grazing management for horses. This guide provides detailed information on controlling forage intake and maintaining horse health through methods like grazing muzzles, hay feeding, and track systems. Tailored for horse owners, it includes expert insights on pasture management, forage control, and dietary supplementation to ensure the well-being of your horses.
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When managing pastures for horses, the choice of grass species is crucial due to varying digestibility and sugar content, which can significantly impact equine health. This blog explores various European grass varieties, focusing particularly on the issues associated with rye grass, a common pasture choice which is far from ideal for horses.
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Haylage is a specially prepared forage with a high dry matter content of over 40%, making it a preferred choice for horses as well as various farm livestock. Its production focuses on achieving a minimal dry matter content to ensure a lower reliance on fermentation for preservation, thus minimising the risk of Clostridia contamination.
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During autumn pasture turnout, particular attention must be given to horses prone to laminitis or suffering from insulin dysregulation. Additionally, due to changes in diet and grass composition, this time period increases the risk of digestive problems like colic and acidosis.
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